Accident Probes

NTSB Reports: November 2020

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 09:17 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple accidents involved a loss of control during critical flight phases, such as takeoff, landing, or maneuvering, leading to runway excursions, stalls, or impacts.
Engine malfunctions, including power loss, surging, or abnormal operation, were a recurring factor, necessitating emergency landings or contributing to crashes.
Pilot judgment, technique, and pre-existing aircraft conditions (e.g., unairworthy state, suspected engine issues, improper maintenance) significantly contributed to several reported incidents.

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August 1, 2020, Seiling, Okla.

Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III/V

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